IGES sponsored the Research Workshop on Sustainable Biofuel Development held on 4-5 February 2009 at the Sultan Hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia, which was co-organized by Co-operation for Development-Europe and the Indonesian Renewable Energy Society (METI). The objective was to conduct a multi-stakeholder dialogue in order to better understand biofuel development in Indonesia. Stakeholders from different sectors including academia, NGOs, research organizations, business groups, government, and other areas were invited to present their insights and share research results.

“The euphoric promotion of biofuels is over” noted Dr. Kusmayanto Kadiman, the State Minister for Research and Development, in his keynote speech highlighting the importance of reliable research to support biofuel-related policies. Ir. Saryono Hadiwidjoyo, representing Elvira Legowo, Director-General of MIGAS, presented an update on the progress of Indonesia's biofuel development policy while Dr. Mark Elder of IGES emphasized that biofuels may have the potential to contribute in energy security, rural development and in reducing carbon emissions but could be counterproductive if they are not produced sustainably.

There were eight (8) sessions during the 2-day workshop covering feedstock development, social and environmental issues, 2nd generation biofuels, biofuel business and investments, and biofuel-related government policies. The multi-disciplinary audience engaged in a lively discussion, and the ideas shared during the workshop served as the catalyst to propose the establishment of a multistakeholder discussion group to consider how biofuels could be developed in a sustainable manner in Indonesia.

Agenda

Day 1: Wednesday, 4 February 2009 09:00 - 09:30 Opening Session 1. Opening Remarks - Ir. Hilmi Panigoro, Chairman, METI207KB 2. Keynote Speeches - Ir. Saryono Hadiwidjoyo Director of Oil and Gas Downstream Development1.7MKB - Dr. Kusmayanto Kadiman State Minister, Research and Technology, Republic of Indonesia54KB 10:00 - 10:30 Coffee Break 10:30 - 11:15 Framing Presentations Moderator: Dr. Terry Lacey, Cooperation for Development-Europe 1. Introduction to IGES and its objectives by Dr. Mark Elder, 186KB Institute for Global Environmental Strategies (IGES) 2. The Policy of Biofuels in Indonesia by Dr. Unggul Priyanto 549KB 11:15 - 12:30 Session 1: Feedstocks Development Moderator: Dr. R.M. Soedjono Respati, METI 1. Jatropha for Fuel by Dr. Erliza Hambali 1.3MB Surfactant and Bioenergy Research Center - IPB 2. Mass Propagation of Jatropha curcas using Vitro Culture by Dr. Teuku Tajuddin 1.7MB 3. Improvement of Jatropha curcas through Marker-Assisted Breeding for High Seed Yield and Oil Content by Ir. Wa Ode Hamsinah 1.2MB 12:30 - 13:00 Lunch 13:00 - 14:45 Session 2: Diversified Biodiesel & Bioethanol Feedstocks Moderator: Dr. R.M. Soedjono Respati, METI 1. Calophyllum Inophyllum L.: A potential plant for biodiesel by Prof. R. Sudrajat, Forest Product Research and Development Center3.3KB 2. The Integrated and Sustainable Development of Sorghum Based Bioethanol Agro-industry by Supriyanto, Indonesian Bioethanol Entrepreneur Association2.7MB 3. Integrated Farming System: Jatropha, Sorghum, Bee Keeping and Cattle by Ir. Bambang Sukartiko 97KB 4. Utilization of Biomass Waste: Empty Fruit Bunch Fiber of Oil Palm for Bioethanol Production by Dr. Yanni Sudiyani 1.6MB 14:45 - 16:00 Session 3: Socio-Economic Models/Frameworks Moderator: Dr. R.M. Soedjono Respati, METI 1. Impacts of the Development of CPO-based Biodiesel on Poverty in Indonesia by Dr. Wayan R. Susila, Indonesian Trade Department452KB 2. Implications of Biofuel Quality Analysis and Standards for SME Producers by Dr. Tatang Hernas Soerawidjaja, Indonesian Biofuel Forum552KB 3. The Importance of Measurement and Standards for High Quality Biofuel by Hery Haerudin 1.0MB 16:00 - 16:15 Coffee Break 16:15 - 17:00 Session 4: Feedstocks Development Moderator: Dr. R.M. Soedjono Respati, METI 1. Clonal Mass Propagation of Jatropha curcas through Tissue Culture Technique by Ray Tiran 534KB 2. Productivity Improvement of Jatropha curcas through Molecular Breeding by Roberdi 287KB 3. Improvement of Biodiesel Quality of Jatropha curcas through Genetic Engineering by Dr. Condro Utomo 1.0MB 4. Utilization of Hydrous Ethanol Produced by Small and Medium Ethanol Producers as Biofuel by Ir. Roy Hendroko Setyobudi, Surfactant and Bioenergy Research Center2.0MB 17:00 - 17:30 Day One Closing Remarks by Dr. Terry Lacey

Day 2: Wednesday, 4 February 2009 09:00 - 10:30 Session 5: Feedstocks Development Moderator: Dr. R.M. Soedjono Respati, METI 1. The Neglected Renewable Energy Source from Bamboo in Indonesia by Prof. Elizabeth A. Widjaja, Surfactant and Bioenergy Research Center 1051KB 2. Sustainable Biofuel Development in Indonesia: Hoping the dream will come true by Maxensus Tri Sambodo 240KB 3. An Overview on ISU's Bio-economy Initiative and Thermochemical Research Program by Dr. Justinus Agus Satrio, CSET Iowa University1131KB 10:30 - 10:45 Coffee Break 10:45 - 12:30 Session 6: 2nd Generation Feedstocks Moderator: Dr. R.M. Soedjono Respati, METI 1. Potential of Agro-industrial Waste Biomass for 2nd Generation Bioethanol Production as Petroleum Substitute by Ir. Sutikno, University of Lampung1050KB 2. Local Consortium Photosynthetic Marine Bacteria for Hydrogen Production by Dr. Dwi Susilaningsih 1134KB 3. Development of Micro-Algae Cultivation for Producing Biofuel Fed by CO2 in Ethanol Production Facilities of PT Medco Downstream Indonesia by Adrisman Tahar and Mujizat Kawaroe 1120KB 4. Development of Scalable Algae Production System for Biological CO2 Sequestering and Production of Biofuel by Krishnahadi Pribadi, PT Medco Downstream Indonesia 1.3MB 5. Micro-Algae Potential for Biofuels and Local Economy: How CSR activity can contribute by Ir. Erwin Sadirsan and Dr. Verania Andria, METI/IRES535KB 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch 13:30 - 14:30 Session 7: Biofuel Business/Investment/Finance Moderator: Dr. R.M. Soedjono Respati, METI 1. From Cane to Fuel: The practical aspects of assessing bioethanol project feasibility by Matt Bovelander, Poyry510KB 2. Wartsila and Liquid Biofuels by Ingmar Sjoblad, Wartsila871KB 3. Indonesian Biofuel Development: A false start by Tony Wood, Poyry35KB 4. Sustainable Biofuel Development by Dr. Terry Lacey, Cooperation for Development-Europe1044KB 14:30 - 15:30 Session 8: Land Use and Environmental Issues: General Obstacles and Barriers Moderator: Dr. R.M. Soedjono Respati, METI 1. Gorontalo Biofuel Zone Project Summary by Danny Lee Johnson, PT Binatek Reka Energy1088KB 2. Sugar Palm Plantation for Bioethanol Production: Sustainable development and environmental conservation by Dr. Tegah Wikan Widodo, Indonesian Center for Agricultural Engineering Development433KB 3. Indetification of Responsible Cultivation Areas for Biofuel Crops in Indonesia by Fitrian Adriansyah, WWF-Indonesia704KB 4. Obstacles and Barriers to Biofuel Development and Considerations on Barrier Removal by William Ko, PT Gikoko Kogyo Indonesia982KB 5. Sustainable Palm Oil for Biofuel Development by Dr. Erwinsyah, Indonesian Oil Palm Research Insitute844KB 6. The Implementation of Sustainable Palm Oil Production in Indonesia by Dr. Delima Azahari, Indonesian Plantations Association1468KB 15:30 - 16:00 Coffee Break 16:00 - 17:00 Closing Session Final Discussions and Recommendations for Future Research - Dr. Terry Lacey, Cooperation for Development-Europe - Dr. R.M. Soedjono Respati, METI - Dr. Mark Elder, Institute for Global Environmental Strategies60KB